posted by Andrew Magnotta -

The legendary New York-based progressive rock and metal masterminds announced a new album this week, plus a tour that will celebrate its legacy.

Dream Theater's 14th studio album, Distance Over Time, is due out February 22, 2019.

The band will hit the road about a month later on March 20 in support of the album.

But the tour will also include a celebration of the band's groundbreaking 1999 concept album, Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From a Memory.

Given the virtuoso quintet's propensity for marathon live shows, it's likely the band will perform all or nearly all of Scenes From a Memory on tour.

Guitarist John Petrucci has been raving about his band's latest studio effort, calling it the "best-sounding" album in the band's history.

"I really wanted this recording to truly reflect the spirit, joy and passion that went into making the album and for people to walk away feeling some of the organic nature, personality and raw energy that the band captured while together in the studio," he said. "For me, I think it accomplishes that and I hope that other people will feel the same way."